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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 173.74 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 173.74 and 54.92 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 173.74 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/173.74 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 173.74 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 9,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541.80/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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